Base meeting was held at the DAV in Sioux Falls SD. Burgers and brats were served at 12 noon by Chef Al. THANK YOU AL, it was delicious…again!
This meeting was designated as “bring your wife/friend to lunch” if they want to see old guys!

The meeting was opened at 1pm with the reading of the creed and pledge of allegiance. Invocation was given by “Brother Jerry”, members
introduced and the Tolling of the Bell for June/July losses.
Members attending:
Jim Black, Mike Neuroth and sister-in-law Mary, Tim Madden, Nick Wetzel, Brian Schnurr and wife Diane, Gerold Davey, Bernard Jung,
Dan Anderson and wife Jessica, Dean Duel and wife Janet, Kent Winter, Gaylord Humphries, Warren Armbruster and wife Val,
Lawrence DeJong and friend Jane, Al Small and wife Lorna and Larry Little

Secretary/Treasurers reports: May meeting minutes were approved. Tim reported we are $2912.33 in the black!
Committee reports:
Eagle Scout program: Jerry will meet with Matthew at Sioux Council for review of March event.
Kaps4Kids program: Al S. set up fundraisers in August, December at Pizza Ranch. Sept for HuHot.
Yankton Memorial Planning committee: Dan & Brian are working with the City of Yankton to increase awareness of our May memorial.
Jim & Tim will check into height of torpedo if approved for memorial.

Storekeeper: Jerry said he is checking with Central District to see if they are ordering patches to get bigger discount and he reminded us
to purchase items through him as we get $$ back from Nat’l.

Old/Unfinished business:
Dan discussed progress on the construction of a submarine float built by the kids at McCrossan Ranch. We will be in the August 22nd
Riverboat Days in Yankton and September 19th Turkey Days in Worthington and he will have it ready!
Al has set up fundraisers for Kaps 4 Kids.
HuHot on East 10th St, September 21st from 5-8pm and
Pizza Ranch on Kiwanis & 41st, August 31st and December 23rd from 5-8pm
Webmaster Brian has the web site updated with more pictures of past events!

New Business:
National Dues will increase $5 per year effective Jan 1, 2016.
National Convention in Pittsburgh PA; September 7-12th. So far, Jerry Davey and possibly Al Small attending.
Noted and changed Eternal Patrol listings of crew members lost with submarine.
Central District 3 Commander elections were held with only Jerry Stockbauer the only candidate. Since the election Jerry, due to health
has resigned the position and David Farran is holding 2 positions now.
Dan A. indicated sub float is doing well…it comes in 2 pieces each 9 ft long that will be put together. Progress pics are in the gallery
He is requested $200 for purchasing the newspaper tin that he is using to cover the float. Approved to give Dan the $200 to start.
Tim suggested we purchase magnetic signage for the truck pulling the float. We will purchase 2 sets of signs, 1 with USSVI logo and
800 number; 1 with Scorpion logo and website.
Approved to participate in 2015 Yankton Riverboat Days parade (Aug 2015) and Worthington’s Turkey Day parade (Sept 2015).

USS South Dakota SSN-790 project:
We are awaiting word from the Lt Gov as to the next steps with new Chairman Mike Samp and other pick Tom Muenster as his
Operations Mgr. We have a meeting set for July 20th at Spezia’s to discuss the Chairman and Committee’s next steps. Lt Gov will bring in
Sec of Tourism, SD Battleship Memorial Ex Bd and other key players in the meeting. Main focus is community education and fundraising.
They continue to look for key people who would donate $$$ to the cause. Al S. brought up several items such as Ship’s Bell, silver tea set
and other items to can be given or donated to boat. Much more info coming as we get our marching orders from the Lt Gov Matt Michels
and Chairman Mike Samp.

Looking for someone who would be interested in our long range plans with the City of Sioux Falls!
Our long range plan is to meet with the SF Park & Rec Dept which controls the Sioux Falls Veterans Memorial Park for a memorial plaque
to submarine veterans.
With the recent National memorial plaque in DC, we feel it can be duplicated and used for our memorial site in SF.
Next meeting is Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at the SF DAV.